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Helms Way
Age without worries at Helms Way, an idyllic retreat in Gorham, ME, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly trained team that helps with their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock. With accessible and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.
A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is also conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and interact with their surroundings. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is great for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and supportive environment.
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About this community
Inspection History
In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Certification is responsible for inspecting long-term care facilities to ensure they meet quality of care standards.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Maine state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Helms Way
1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gorham's city center to Helms Way's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Cumberland County
Info below is compiled from the ME Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| The Landing at Saco Bay | AL IL MC NH RC | Saco | 54
Facility
54
ME AVG
17
Rank
#36 / 329 | No |
75
Facility
75
ME AVG
35
Rank
#33 / 306 | Private Room / Shared Suite |
87.0%
Facility
87.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#151 / 223 | Jessica Poulin | 3 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#97 / 230 | 1
Facility
1
ME AVG
3
Rank
#95 / 230 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#96 / 230 |
| Woodlands Memory Care of Bridgton | AL MC RESC | Bridgton | 48
Facility
48
ME AVG
17
Rank
#45 / 329 | No |
10
Facility
10
ME AVG
35
Rank
#238 / 306 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#124 / 223 | Susan Robbins | 3 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 230 |
| Independence House 1 | AL | Freeport | 6
Facility
6
ME AVG
17
Rank
#110 / 329 | No |
62
Facility
62
ME AVG
35
Rank
#55 / 306 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 230 |
| Helms Way | AL | Wy Gorham (Gorham) | 3
Facility
3
ME AVG
17
Rank
#221 / 329 | No |
4
Facility
4
ME AVG
35
Rank
#284 / 306 | - | - | - | - | 0 | - | - |
| South Street | AL | Gorham | 2
Facility
2
ME AVG
17
Rank
#276 / 329 | No |
27
Facility
27
ME AVG
35
Rank
#160 / 306 | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
ME AVG
87.9%
Rank
#1 / 223 | Fernand Ntagahoraho | 1 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
0.8
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0
Facility
0
ME AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 230 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
ME AVG
0.2
Rank
#1 / 230 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other ME assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Maine
Helms Way is located in Wy Gorham, Maine.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Helms Way
Is Helms Way in a walkable area?
Helms Way has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Helms Way?
According to ME state health department records, Helms Way's license number is RCC39911.
Are pets allowed at Helms Way?
No, Helms Way has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Helms Way have?
Helms Way has 3 beds.
What levels of care does Helms Way provide?
Helms Way offers Assisted Living.
What is the address of Helms Way?
Helms Way is located at 43 Helms Wy, Gorham, ME 04038.
What is the phone number of Helms Way?
(207) 839-7002 will put you in contact with the team at Helms Way.
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